Edith Martha Stelick

Edith, age 84, also known by many as Grandma Stelick, died Thursday, May 17, 2007 peacfully at home from heart failure. Edith was born on April 21, 1923 in Elmira, New York to Mabel Bell Comfort and Jeptha Oliver DeGraw.

Edith loved life and was a kind person to all. She enjoyed visiting with people (especially babies), talking with and watching animals, and enjoying nature. Grandma was known for her fabulous cabbage rolls and for making yummy sweet treats for her family to enjoy. Grandma Stelick (Edith) was a friend to all and will be dearly missed. Her family was the center of her world. In fact, a recent goal of hers was achieved when
she made the 6-hour round trip car ride to Buffalo on May 11-12, 2007 to see her oldest grandson Brandon, graduate from college. An added bonus of this trip was for her to see the engagement ring that Brandon had recently presented to his fiancée, Ellen. Edith attended Candor Central School District. She resided in the Dryden area for over 50 years. Edith retired in 1988 from the former Harold’s Army & Navy store that was located on The Commons in Ithaca, NY to be with her grandchildren. She enjoyed this job as it allowed her to meet and to help customers with their purchases and find clothing in the correct size. Her former employment included Treeforms, Morse Chain, Smith Corona, and National Cash.

For the last 9 years, Edith resided with and was lovingly cared for by her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren: Stephen, Jr. & Lisa and grandchildren Brandon (Ellen), Travis, Trevor & Kendra. She is also survived by her daughter Sharon (Tom) Keegan and grandson TJ. Edith is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Betty.

Memorial Services will be held at 2 PM Monday, May 21, 2007 at the Perkins Funeral Home with Rev. Allan Kinney officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Glen Cemetery, Dryden. Edith's family will be present Monday from 1 to 2 PM to receive their friends at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. Memorial contributions in Edith’s name may be made to Dryden Ambulance Fund, PO Box 397, Dryden, NY 13053, or, Southworth Library, PO Box 45, Dryden, NY 13053.